Hawkins, Merna - Wilmington DE Licensed Family Child Care

WEST 21ST STREET , WILMINGTON DE 19802
(302) 275-4163

About the Provider

Description: HAWKINS, MERNA is a Licensed Family Child Care in WILMINGTON DE, with a maximum capacity of 9 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 3 months through 12 years.. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Additional Information: Initial Licensed Date: 08/24/93; Financial Arrangements: Purchase of Care, Child Care Food Program; On Enforcement: PROBATION WARNING; Regulated Services: Level II, Night Care; Reported Injuries & Deaths: 2018: 2 facility injuries and no facility deaths reported.
2017: 3 facility injuries and no facility deaths reported.
2016: 1 facility injury and no facility deaths reported.; Stars Rating: Three Stars;

Program and Licensing Details

  • Capacity: 9
  • Age Range: 3 months through 12 years.
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: Level II
  • Schools Served: RED CLAY SCHOOL DISTRICT
  • Initial License Issue Date: Aug 24, 1993
  • District Office: State of Delaware, Office of Child Care Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 1-800-822-2236 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: OCCL.DSCYF@state.de.us

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulation Code Status
2020-01-14 Non Compliance 29P - Indoor Space Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure to cover trash can used for food. A trash can is needed in the bathroom.
2020-01-14 Non Compliance 51P - Feeding of Infants Corrected
Corrective Action: Child #8 needs an infant feeding schedule signed by a parent.
2020-01-14 Non Compliance 31P - Kitchen and Food Preparation Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure a working thermometer is in the refrigerator and read 40 degrees or below. Corrected at visit.
2020-01-14 Non Compliance 40P - Diapering and Soiled Clothing Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure a foot-activated diaper pail is within arm’s reach. Diaper pail was not in child care space near changing table. A child was placed in the child care area in front of the television with the other children in the area. Potty-chairs must be used in the bathroom when potty-training. Provider was asked to remove potty-chair and only use in the bathroom. Corrected at visit.
2020-01-14 Non Compliance 25P - Infants' Records Corrected
Corrective Action: Child #8 needs an infant log completed daily. Ensure to complete log and submit four daily worth.
2020-01-14 Non Compliance 22P - Children's Files Corrected
Corrective Action: All child files must be complete. Child #8 and Child #10 need health appraisals and immunization record. Child #6, Child #9, Child #10 and Child #11 need permission for screen time, transportation, and signed parent’s right to know. Child #5 and Child #7 need permission to sleep on a mat.
2019-06-11 Non Compliance 16F - Daily Attendance of Children, Infant Records, Health Observations Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure infant log is being used and share with parents. Document infant feedings, sleeping, and diapering.
2019-06-11 Non Compliance 21F - General Safety Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure to have a working flashlight. Replace batteries. Ensure a gate is installed while infants and toddlers are in care, Install a non-pressurized gate at stairs.
2019-06-11 Non Compliance 24F - Outdoor Climate, Area, and Equipment Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure yard and porch are free from hazards. Remove leaning/broken basketball hoop and chemicals on porch leading to deck.
2019-06-11 Non Compliance 13F - General Capacity Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure capacity and ratio are followed. Seven preschool children and one school-age child was present.
2019-06-11 Non Compliance 28F - Emergency Planning Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure to have an updated emergency plan and complete a fire drill and practice monthly. Post an evacuation diagram.
2019-06-11 Non Compliance 14F - Use of a Substitute Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure substitutes name and phone number is posted.
2019-06-11 Non Compliance 39F - Activities and Interactions Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure infants are not confined for more than 30 minutes. One infant was in a carrier for over 30 minutes. Corrected at visit.
2019-06-11 Non Compliance 31F - First Aid Kit Corrected
Corrective Action: First aid kit must be complete. Obtain an eye patch, bandage tape, scissors, and a splint.
2019-06-11 Non Compliance 22F - Fire Safety Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure to complete a monthly fire inspection.

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